Sorry i mixup with my dell streak. Use vol up or vol down button select. Execute with power switch

Did you use external micro sd card as it is necessary to backup your data.
And how much data you have on internal sd since you say nearly full.

Did you see any message of success backup and success conversion to ext4 before it boot into recovery mode

The error message you stated is normal

Sorry if i misunderstand. The ext4 you are doing is a kernel and file system change . It is not a rom. Once you have this done you install new rom just by flashing the rom zip file in recovery mode

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Added on February 15, 2011, 5:09 pminternal sd wipe clean shows kernel file damage. You can still flash rom but no internal sd
Go to download mode. Flash rotohammer JME with repartition selected and Pit file
last question i hope you have your bootloader unsign before you did the ext4 change
after you have flash jme patch bootkiader again before trying ext4 change




This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 15 2011, 05:09 PM

No wonder. You must use external card needed to backup your stuffs
normally available internal card space to install is about 12 to 13 gb depend on roms

First this function must be enabled by your telco or it could be already auto enabled. AFAIK it can only be applicable for postpaid accounts

You can do this at : Settings/Call Settings/Call Forwarding - there are 4 options to choose ; just key in the number you wish to be diverted. You will receive a successful message immediately if activated

I forward ALL my calls to a mini small 15 year old Nokia phone. I find this very convenient without worrying about how to take the call especially when driving and on the move. I can return call on my TAB or my Nokia as I wish.
I am on postpaid Celcom and every call divert to my Digi Prepaid I just need to pay 10 sen per call divert irrespective of time. I was told if divert from Digi to others - call charges based on time is applicable. Maxis - not too sure. Go and find out if you are using Digi or Maxis

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Added on February 15, 2011, 10:04 pmThis question often ask by my friends. Knowing I am a gadget freak and always changing gadgets, they think I could give a right answer. Honestly there is no right answer. My advise is DON'T follow the crowds ; follow your heart and ask why you need a tablet and what features is important - the answer is already there

Anyway , I have used the iPad for 8 months and now only less than a month on the TAB - these are my 2 sen opinion. Take it just as a guide - there is nothing right or wrong here - just my opinion. Some you might agree, some you won't

TAB :
Pro's : great Portability and versatility in features, customization , good office work substitute, great ebook reader, very good internet browsing, excellent and fast email and twitter client, comes with office suite,
Cons : Default UI is not very smooth ( just replace it with say ADW, Launcher Pro or Zeam ), battery life lose out to ipad - continuous video 7 hours, a lot of apps are poor quality but you have 150,000 to choose from , so getting a right one is not a problem

iPAD :
Pro's : Great gaming machine , excellent ebook reader not so for mags as still need to pinch n zoom plus scroll up-down and left right to read, plenty n tons of apps to experiment, very slick smooth UI, great video player ( but only Apple's approved format ) , great audio player ; flawless sync with iTunes if you don't mind using iTunes to manage your collection as cannot done on ipad itself, excellent battery life 10 hours on continuous video, great beautiful classy build

Cons: Poor browser with very limited features which is just an expanded iphone version ( need to replace with others ), not so suitable for work creation as the keyboard edit function is decades behind and horribly difficult and slow ( a disappointing effort from from Apple ), limited file transfers capability unless JailBreak , 3rd party video players on avi, mkv , rmb generally is poor unless convert to Apple's approved mp4/m4v format, poor email content download usually 3 to 5 secs or more , with attachments just got to wait ( download header is fast only ), average Twitter client, heavy and your hands pain with prolong usage, no inbuilt office software - have to buy US30 for iwork or US15 for say DocsToGo or QuickOffice



This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 15 2011, 10:04 PM

Just key in the MMS settings manually again . See post#4 for the APN settings

No. Select PATCH at bottom of screen to unlock bootloader. Reset TAB then you can now proceed to upgrade to ext4.

Did you convert to Modaco's EXT 4 file system ? If so , Rotohammer rom will overwrite it and give you back RFS file system. Rotohammer or any rom - go for the latest version which is based on JMI firmware

Recommended EXT4 roms based on JMI firmware : Overcome 1.1.3 or Modaco R1. You won't go wrong with either one. I cannot tell you which is better as different people different needs. Similarly to asking which is a better car - a Vios or a City, Accord or Camry, Benz or BMW ??
Spend some time reading up features of the roms and user's comments so you have a better idea

Suggest you view this Youtube and read his post to have a better idea. This guy Ayman Suleiman is helpful ; you can even PM him to clarify

http://www.thegalaxytab.com/2011/01/25/vid...hich-apps-work/

Some observations using the overclock kernel 1.4 Ghz ; I have overclock it to only 1.2 Ghz: Besides noting an increase in UI performance

1. Battery usage gone up considerably, I estimate by 20 %
2. Battery temperature when charging hits up to 41ºC , normally 34-35 max. But I never faced charging problems issues faced by some guys using this O/C kernel

Anyway I have reset it back to 1.0Ghz max . Trying the 1.4 O/C was just a test. It might be more useful for gamers who demand a greater performance

This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 16 2011, 11:41 AM

A desperate user PM me and ask for help. I have PM him instructions how to do it . Anyone knows any shop can do please assist to advise

QUOTE:
Dear benny,

I really need your help. I bought Samsung Galaxy Tab SG-T849 from somebody from USA. He claimed that it is unlocked and can be used worldwide. However, when I received it, it is T-Mobile network locked!.. I try to contact him but no avail. Now, I am thinking if somebody can do network lock for me in Malaysia.. I used Maxis 3G line.. Can you advise me any shops to do that? thanks again

Are you on stock rom ? If not , what rom are you on ? What Launcher UI are you using
The stock default Touch Wiz is not so smooth and will show lagginess

What types of apps you have - give examples of system utilities apps

I am on Zeam Launcer ( previously ADW ) : I have 6 homecreens, 12 widgets and I do not practiced using task killers - my TAB doesn't lag , it is very slick and smooth. It is so smooth and slick that today only I compare it with my partner iPhone 4 - he was actually shock as he has impression Android UI very laggy. I do not faced any auto program shutdown
Actually using Android you don't have to worry and control stuffs like what you are doing/stated above - it is different from Windows Mobile. The OS will take care everything

What are your memory readings : Download QUICK SYSTEM INFO and advise. I have about 100 3rd party apps installed

Mine :
A2SD : total 1.87 Free 1.01 GB
Internal Storage : total 1.87 , Free 1.01 gb
System storage : total 315 MB, Free 30.58mb
System cache : total 30.75MB, Free 25.86 mb
Memory : total 443 MB, Free 176mb, IDLE 46.51MB

This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 17 2011, 01:37 AM

Further to my earlier post #421 above , I noted the said user bought the TAB as a new set from USA and it was a locked T Mobile set. Besides the need to unlock the sim, his TAB cannot recieve/make calls as this function stripped off on most USA telcos. So he'd need to also have his rom reflash to allow phone functions. Even with sim unlock, the data feature limited to only internet access and no SMS/MMS sent is possible. All the solutions to unlock sim and allow phone calls are unofficial solutions from XDA . Recieve SMS I'd think is possible

So any potential buyers thinking of getting a used or new USA set ( very much cheaper ) - better don't as I just researched and found that most USA telcos block out the phone features - T Mobile, ATT, Bell , Rogers to quote a few

This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 17 2011, 01:48 AM

The response to my proposed meetup of Tabbbers on 20 Feb was poor - only 2 users responded. This proposed meetup is therefore cancelled.

Just a day before, there is the monthly Mobilefest gathering - you are most welcome to join us. We will have makan/minum and "T-C" all stuffs mobile- Android, IOS, WM, Palm

Monthly MobileFest gathering
Venue: Restoran Cantina, Kota Damansara ( serves HALAL mixed cuisine food )
Time : 3 to 5 pm
Date : 19 Feb 2011
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=1882...4543247&index=1

This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 17 2011, 11:21 AM

Maxis postpaid offers such 2 simcards one number. The other sim for data only. Have to pay additional monthly for the extra sim, i think is around rm 10

Call me 0132288833 and describe what you did

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Added on February 18, 2011, 8:47 amBoth are equally good but you need to have default rfs fs converted to ext4 filesystem first. You wobt go wrong using either one.

The speed difference using ext4 is obvious
Install modaco ext4 at sametime install recovery function which is useful to flash new roms, complete backup n 100% successful restore. Keep a working nandroid copy and you need not worry experimenting with kernel n rom as modaco recovery feature is fantastically good.



This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 18 2011, 08:47 AM

You can install this Modaco rom only through using a RECOVERY MOD program. The Samsung default recovery I don't thinlk allows you to do it. Unless you have already installed either Kousch recovery or Chainfire recovery mod - than you can use these tools.
When you do a Modaco EXT4 conversion, only will the Modaco Recovery is installed same time

Make sure your external micro SD card has sufficient space left to do backup while the files are being backup and converted - I'd suggest at least 2 to 4 GB free space

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Added on February 18, 2011, 11:06 am1 . Download the right TAR file : there is one which convert kernel to R3 but maintain default RFS fs system while the other convert kernel to R3 and convert fs to ext4. Changing kernel to R3 will not wipe your data
2. The nandroid backup will backup fully your current rom with all its apps/data/settings - you can later use astro file manager to rename this backup file to something simpler and recognizable ; infact is a good practice example i will rename it as 12febMOdacoR1revison3 , 11febStockrom, 11febOvercome112 etc etc. This nandroid backup is important just incase something goes wrong, you can switch off tab , go into recovery and restore back your original rom with its data

Step 4: It is good practice to wipe clean before flashing new rom - I always wipe data/factory reset, cache partition : These steps will give you a clean start and avoid issues brought about by older rom remnant files.


This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 18 2011, 11:06 AM

shinzan : If you have reflash to Roto JMI - check again to see whether your radio/modem file is OK ?? you will see no data detection and settings/mobile network is greyed. As JMI zip file does not come with the radio/modem builtin files. If so you have to reflash again using Odin 1.7 - just falsh the radio file in PHONE - select no repartition, no need PIT just select PDA. Get this JMF radio file :

http://android.modaco.com/content/samsung-...eband-download/

I'd advise to better flash Roto JME if TAB gets stuck as JME will give you back a full working rom to use temporary . Or if you wish to use back JMI when flashing include in the JMF radio file in PHONE

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Added on February 18, 2011, 11:17 amYES when you install R3 kernel the clockworkmod is install same time

There are others : Chainfire CFRoot and Koush these are meant for RFS file systems

Modaco ClockworkMod can be use to flash all other types of EXT4 based roms - example Overcomes

This post has been edited by benny888: Feb 18 2011, 11:20 AM